Types of Horse Jobs and Careers

People who work in the horse world generally come from a horse background of some sort. Whether they always wanted one, grew up on a farm or just loved horses enough to plan their life around them.

In the weeks to come, The Equinest will feature each of the jobs on this list in detail. If you love horses, I’m willing to be there is a perfect horse job for every horse lover out there. If you are looking for a horse job be sure to visit ourhorse jobs section for listings from around the globe.

There are plenty of horse jobs out there for the adventurous horse lover, and here is a big, long list of them.

Careers At The Stable

Barn Manager
Barn Foreman
Horse Trainer
Assistant Trainer
Riding Instructor
Schooling Rider
Farrier
Groom
Stall Cleaner
Handler
Stable / Barn Hand

Careers in Medical & Health

Veterinarian
Vet Assistant
Vet Tech
Geneticist
Rehabilitation Therapist
Massage Therapist
Equine Nutrition Specialist
Equine dentist

Careers in Breeding and Management

Breeding Manager
Breeder
Stallion Manager
Broodmare Manger
Foaling Attendant
Artificial Breeding Technician
Bloodstock Agent

Careers At the Track

Race Track Manger
Racetrack Vet
Racetrack Judge
Racetrack Trainer
Jockey
Racing Driver
Jockey Valet
Exercise Rider
Hot Walker
Outrider
Track Starter
Track Photographer
Track Blacksmith
Track Groom

Horse Competition Careers

Professional Rider
Horse Show Manager
Inspector
Drug Inspector
Show Judge
Show Vet
Steward
Show Groom
Show Photographer
Course Designer
Jump Designer
Jump Builder
Loper

Rodeo Careers

Rodeo Crew
Rodeo Cowboy
Rodeo Clown
Rodeo Pick Up Rider

Recreation & Hospitality Careers

Horse Mounted Tour Guide
Horse Trail Engineer
Guest Ranch Management
Guest Ranch Employee
Horse Camp Counselor
Carriage Driver

Horse Trade Careers

Auctioneer
Horse Buyer

Misc Horse Careers

Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Horse Sitter
Transportation Specialist
College Professor
Stunt Rider or Double
Horse Identifier
Circus Rider